03.2023 | WELCOME BACK! Hello friends old and new! I'm so excited to welcome you all back to SITW! I've made some changes to the plot and added the ability to play supernatural charcaters! So come and check it out! I can't wait to jump back into this little town with all of you!
A strange history surrounds the town, it is a place where mysterious and supernatural things have been known to happen. The reputation of the town reguarly draws in visitors and newcomers alike. While some residents avidly believe in the supernatural, others are far more skeptical. What do you believe?
With a little help from Darcy and a lot of encouragement from Alexis, Cisco had finally gotten everything arranged to host a sort of game night at his home with a few friends. Or, with the few people he invited to try and make it fun. Since he wasn’t so sure Ferris counted him as a friend.
He sent a quick reminder text to Darcy of the address and was relieved to see her respond a few minutes later with some emojis reflecting positive reactions. He set the phone back into his pocket while moving to the kitchen to check on the food. He’d placed orders on a few things just for food measure, like the boneless wings and their various sauces, but he had made the pizzas with a little help from Alexis, who sampled the sauce he made and helped put the toppings on the pizzas. And Darcy mentioned how Ferris liked fried potatoes and cheese, so he made some fries and a cheese sauce and hopped the man would enjoy it. Naturally, he had an assortment of fruits and vegetables that he’d set out when the others arrived.
“I’m not even sure if Darcy told Ferris where she’s bringing him, but if they don’t show up, we can always find other ways to enjoy the evening.” He called out down the hall, knowing Alexis had gone to change, which of course made him eager to see her again.
Post by Ferris Felwinter on Jul 20, 2024 17:56:55 GMT
"A game night? With who?"
Darcy had easily convinced him to get in her truck. It was that, or sleep on her couch. He was still split between staying here or at the station on his days off, but only because he didn't want to go home to his apartment. The 'siren' lived there and he was using Darcy's excuse that he was more susceptible to her if she wanted to go for a second round. He was still trying to pretend it had been willing.
He wore a thin flannel over a white T-shirt and jeans. Today having a been a day off that he had spent largely doing nothing in the werewolf's trailer home, he had recently showered and dressed just for the occasion. That didn't keep him from smelling vaguely of smoke. Old habits die hard. So much for trying to quit over the winter. Ferris tugged his fingers through still damp hair, watching the streets go by.
Having lived here for five years and being intimately familiar with the roads due to his job (both for emergencies and for the road clearing), every block narrowed down their options. Only if it had been her pack, they would have stayed in the neighborhood. Here, the houses go fancier and fancier and more spread out. The Woodlands housed a few people he was familiar with. How many of them Darcy knew... Ferris frowned as the truck slowed, eyes scanning the address numbers off the mailboxes and houses. "Are we going where I think we're going?"
“People other than me and you, come on just tag along. I was told there would be food and booze.” Okay, so it wasn’t that she was intentionally trying to keep that information from him, but she did want him at least already in the vehicle should he consider changing his mind. Darcy was well aware that Ferris tolerated Cisco lately, but outside of work and her place… he really hadn’t done much else.
And while she wasn’t at all complaining about getting to see him more -she was actually very much enjoying that aspect of things- she did know that he still wasn’t quite himself after everything. So, maybe taking him to a game night at Cisco’s house wasn’t the most brilliant plan to help him relax. But she wanted him to just try to have a fun evening, and maybe help break up the tension in herself as she tried to keep things friendly without crossing all those lines.
It wasn’t easy.
Every fiber of her being ached for this man. Her body craved him the way a man in the desert desired water. But that was her problem to manage.
So maybe getting out of the house and around other people would make it a bit easier, though there was no hiding the heat in her eyes when she looked at him, and that was a touch mortifying at times. Sometimes, being a werewolf sucked. Certain impulses and desires hit much more regularly than others. And there was no denying how good he looked in his jeans, t-shirt and flannel.
Darcy’s dark curls, recently refreshed with a touch of Carmel highlights, was left down and wild, she didn’t bother messing with it much today. But she had changed into one of her more ‘usual’ casual outfits; denim shorts -that were just a bit short enough to tease the sight of her ass cheeks when she bent over- and a slightly oversized grey acid wash t-shirt with ‘AC/DC est. 1973’ on the front. She opted for a pair of black converse tonight instead of her black boots she might have worn if they were headed to the bar.
She knew he would eventually piece it together, and she offered a sheepish smile as she slowed the truck. “Yes, but hear me out,” She turned the vehicle into the driveway and glance at him. “Cisco got alcohol and food and he even suggested that he’d have something more ‘relaxing’ available if you were up for it…” She was of course hinting at Cisco having weed available, knowing Ferris had jokingly asked her if she had any before. Darcy put the truck in park and raised a brow to him. “Look, if you don’t wanna stay; we don’t have to. I just thought it might be fun.”
Post by Alexis Vanderson on Aug 27, 2024 16:45:03 GMT
Alexis was very excited! But she was also pretty nervous, something she had mentioned to Cisco. While at 18 years old she was technically an adult, she was also significantly younger than the actual adults who were going to be there. She had enjoyed helping Cisco with the pizza and they had been playful and fun during the cooking process, letting him taste the sauce from her fingers and she was dancing along to the background music as they cooked.
Finally she decided she should get changed before Cisco's guests arrived and she moved into this bedroom to do so. She had been spending a decent amount of time here, though she never much behind. She had thought ahead though, knowing she'd want to change. She opted for a blousy white top that showed both her shoulders and her belly and a short red skirt. It was attractive but also made her look a little older which she thought might be helpful for a night like tonight. She then touched up her makeup and was fixing her hair when Cisco called out to her. She grinned and bit her lip. "I'll definitely take you up on that," she called back and soon finished up. She come back out, padding around in her bare feet, and moved back to Cisco, her heart racing a bit.
"I just hope they like me," she said to him, chewing on her bottom lip and adjusting the tie on her shirt just to give her hands something to do.
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Post by Francisco ‘Cisco’ Irwin on Aug 27, 2024 18:18:05 GMT
Cisco looked over at Alexis as she padded back into the kitchen, his lips curling into a smile at her nervous energy. She looked good —really good. The way her top fell off her shoulders and the skirt showed off her legs made him want to forget about the game night altogether. But the way she chewed her lip, fidgeting with her shirt, told him she was a bundle of nerves.
He wiped his hands on a kitchen towel and stepped toward her, his hands gently cupping her face. "Hey," He said softly, "You don't have to worry about that. Darcy and Ferris? They're great people. Super laid back. They'll like you just fine. Ferris can be a bit of a stick in the mud, but that’s why I like Darcy. She’s fun. Besides, how could they not? You helped me with the pizza, kept me on track, and... let's be real, you look amazing."
He grinned, leaning down to brush a kiss against her forehead. "We’re just here to have fun. Worst case scenario, we kick Ferris’ butt at whatever game we’re playing and eat all the pizza."
Her nervous smile turned into a more genuine one, and Cisco leaned back, looking her over again with a smirk. "But seriously, no one's gonna be able to take their eyes off you tonight… I know I can’t."
Post by Ferris Felwinter on Aug 30, 2024 2:03:28 GMT
Ferris groaned loudly as Darcy began desperately explaining and trying to convince him why hanging out with his overbearing, raunchy, co-worker was a good idea. He had plenty of reasons why it was terrible one. For one, he didn't need to get hit on by a man. The firehouse was bad enough, but in his free time? He ran a hand over his eyes, down his face and across the scruffy beard he was working on largely because he was too unmotivated to bother. He stared at the garage door in front of them, expression grim.
"Great. Fun is my middle name," he grumbled to himself. A normal person wouldn't have heard much. But Darcy wasn't some normal person. Still, Ferris sighed, knowing he was being a bit childish. The entire core of his and Cisco's relationship was based around him being the (somewhat) bigger man and either pretending he didn't care or just trying to appease the guy so he wouldn't bother him quite so much. Anything else require passion and drive the Fire Chief didn't have. Just like now. "Fine, okay, I'll behave. Eat, drink, smoke whatever Americans think passes for good weed and pretend I don't know how boardgames work."
He opened the door of Darcy's truck and stepped out onto the driveway. The thought that perhaps he should have brought something crossed his mind, but he firstly didn't know where they were going and secondly, he didn't care. He wasn't trying to endear himself to anyone.
Despite his reluctance, Ferris lead the way up the front walkway with Darcy in tow and would ring the doorbell, taking another breath. He could already feel the urge for a cigarette and he pushed it down. Maybe later. If they stayed that long. Depended on the food.
Darcy rolled her eyes but couldn’t help a small smile as she watched Ferris grumble his way out of the truck. She knew him well enough to see through the gruff exterior and that his complaints were mostly habit by now. “Hey, I’m not asking you to fall in love with the guy. Just don’t be such a grouch.” She said lightly, stepping out of the truck and shutting the door behind her.
Still, she wasn’t about to let his less than enthusiastic mood bring her down. She nudged him with her elbow as they stood in front of the door, waiting for it to open. “Look, I get it. You’d rather be anywhere else,” She said softly, glancing sideways at him. “But Cisco’s not terrible, and his girl Alexis is sweet—young, but sweet. Just… try to be nice, yeah? For me?” Her tone had softened, and she gave him that look—the one she knew he couldn’t resist, even if he pretended to.
She reached over to straighten his shirt collar before adding, “And I’ll owe you. Big time.” Darcy smirked, trying to lighten the mood. She also couldn’t help giving Ferris a once-over, silently admiring his more-than-usual scruffy look. “Also, don’t worry about the weed. If it’s bad, we’ll bail early.” Darcy shot him a wink before giving her most charming smile.